GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
reparablecapable of being repaired
overweeningarrogant
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
hackneyedlacking in freshness or originality
fienddevil
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
assailto attack violently : assault